Origin
Litchfield, NH
Late night in Litchfield on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 7.8-mile drive from Litchfield to Nashua in New Hampshire is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local trip. With no highway driving involved and a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical choice. This route is best experienced as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The journey primarily utilizes Charles Bancroft Highway and Webster Street, offering a straightforward connection between these two Northeast communities. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local routes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Bancroft Highway | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Webster Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles Bancroft Highway
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Old Stage Road
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Stage Road
2
Turn left onto NH 3A
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Charles Bancroft Highway
3
Continue on NH 3A
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
4
Turn straight onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Elm Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
6
Turn right onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ferry Street
7
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
483 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 3A / Charles Bancroft Highway
Turn left onto NH 3A / Charles Bancroft Highway
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, you're in for a connected local experience for the entire 7.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Charles Bancroft Highway. This type of route typically involves more frequent adjustments in speed and direction, keeping you engaged as you move through familiar neighborhoods and local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Charles Bancroft Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 3A / Charles Bancroft Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Litchfield, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 3A / Charles Bancroft Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Charles Bancroft Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 3A / Charles Bancroft Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NH 102; NH 3A / Derry Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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